According to US Coast Guard statistics from 2017, 306 persons aboard boats fell into the water that year, resulting in 179 deaths and 126 hospitalizations. When you first get aboard a boat, your initial thought is usually not about the need for contingency systems. Nobody expects someone to go overboard. But the truth is that […]

Marine gas usually has an octane level of 89 to 90 and is ethanol free, which is more than enough octane to power a boat. Using the right marine fuel in your boat’s engine, whether that be inboard, outboard, or sterndrive makes sure that your boat will perform well all season. If you have any

Whether you’ve recently bought your very own boat and want to learn how to correctly anchor it so that you can have the peace of mind that it’s not going to get lost, or you simply want to brush up and make sure that your anchoring skills are the best that they can be. Following

The floor of your boat puts up with a lot of wear and tear and they deteriorate over time if not looked after properly. Replacing the floor of your boat is usually very expensive, especially if you want it done right and the amount of care that your boat floor needs depends on the type

When it comes to the off-season, draining gas from the fuel tank of your boat is a good way to prevent any residue build up. If you’re looking for a guide on how to drain gas from a boat fuel tank safely, then look no further. In this article, I will provide you with a

When you first think of boats, it is likely that one of the first things that you associate them with will be fishing. Boats are commonly used by fishermen to make catching fish a lot easier, and to allow them better access to lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. But fishing isn’t the only

Speed is, at least as far as cigarette boats are concerned, everything. Also known as “go fast” boats, they’re long, sleek, fast, and highly maneuverable and have reached a near-legendary status within the racing and smuggling communities.  The history of the cigarette boat is almost as dangerous, alluring, and fascinating as the boats are, and

It is hard to give a direct answer to this question because there is a lot of variation to consider. These are some of the most popular categories.  There are a lot of different weight variations and categories that depend on size, design, and brand of trailer. Depending on what size your boat is, there

An aluminum boat is just perfect for getting the right speed when you are out on the water. These boats are incredibly lightweight, giving you everything that you need for cutting through the light waves. However, if you have an aluminum boat, then you can certainly expect there to be plenty of weaknesses in your

What better way to enjoy the day than by taking your boat out onto a still lake, weighing anchor and throwing your line over the side to catch some fish with a few beers in the cooler. Well, if you’re looking to buy a boat, you might have already checked out the price of a

When we think about boats, we are usually too enamored with the beauty and glamour of feeling sea-worthy. But, there is one niggling little detail that many of those who take to the waters are trying to fathom. If you drive a car on a regular basis, you might be wondering, ‘why on earth are

While we might not intend to go out in seas rough, and taller than your VHF antenna, we never know when we might end up in those conditions if we venture far enough offshore.  There are three basic hull forms, and we need to look into the capabilities and limitations of these three main hull